Reigning champions Young Africans SC and Singida Big Stars FC picked vital points in the 2022/2023 Tanzania Premier League matches played on Monday.
Coach Nasreddine Nabi’s stopped Ruvu Shooting FC 1-0 in a match played at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, while Singida Big Stars Fc also picked a similar score when they hosted Azam FC.
After too much pressure by the Young Africans team, defender Mpoki Mwakinyuke netted in his own net after 33 minutes. The Young Africans team with attack led by the leading scorer in the League Fiston Mayele continued to push forward, but failed to find more goals.
At the Namfua Stadium home side Singida Big Stars also benefited from a well taken free kick by Brazilian Bruno Gomes after 45 minutes.
Third placed Azam FC tried to fight back strongly in the second half to find the goals, but failed to break the Singida Big Stars FC defending line.
Young Africans SC increased their lead on the log to six points with a total of 56 points from 21 matches played. Their rivals Simba SC who beat Dodoma Jiji FC 1-0 on January 22 are second with 50 points.
Azam FC and Singida Big Stars FC are tied on 43 points, but the Ice cream makers Azam lead on a better goal difference.
Action returns on Tuesday with KMC FC facing Namungo FC, while Geita Gold FC battle Coastal Union FC.
